Nelunpitiya
in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
7.217 and 79.867 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 7° 13' 0" and E 79° 52' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - LKR
Spoken languages:
Sinhala, Tamil, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:37 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Colombo
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 6:20 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-0.955 and -90.967 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Puerto Villamil
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Sri Lanka in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Sri Lanka.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Sri Lanka. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Nelunpitiya

Nelunpitiya in Western Province is a town in Sri Lanka about 20 mi (or 32 km) north of Colombo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Nelunpitiya is now 12:37 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Colombo with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 8 airports near Nelunpitiya, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Sri Lanka is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Sri Lanka is Sacred City of Kandy in a distance of 53 mi (or 86 km), East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Katunayaka, Colombo, Kurunegala, Ratnapura and Kandy. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

29°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

30°C (85 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

29°C (85 °F)
28°C (83 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Beach- All Suite Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Lewis Place 249
11500 Negambo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Tranquil Negombo Boutique

Address
2,1 mi
247/D, Base Line Road
11540 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Hotel Sunrise Palace

Address
0,8 mi
No. 97/A Pillewa Road, Dalupotha
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Lespri Grand

Address
1,2 mi
35 Kimbulapitiya Road
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Panorama Residencies

Address
2,1 mi
76/2 Cemetery Road
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Oreeka Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Ivan De Silva Mawatha
Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HERITANCE NEGOMBO

Address
2,1 mi
175 LEWIS PLACE
0000 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Suite 262

Address
2,0 mi
262, Lewis Place
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Blue Elephant Guest House

Address
2,0 mi
204/B, Lewis Place
Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vista Star Beach Hotel

Address
2,0 mi
83/3 Lewis Place
11500 Negombo
Sri Lanka

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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velankani church dalupatha

Published: April 13, 2012
Length: 34:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thiviya Meerangani

Velankanni church Dhalupatha Negombo. Video By Nagenthiram Thiviya meerangani 108,Prision Camp RD, Dhalupatha, Negombo.


Sameeha Family Restaurant

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 51:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Veronica Fernando

Sameeha Family Restaurant If you are looking for a comfortable family restaurant in Negombo town, visit us at "Sameeha Family Restaurant". We have the expertise, reliable customer service and...


Polonnaruwa By Erickson Tissera

Published: October 28, 2008
Length: 23:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shehan Tissera

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Garden Railway Electric #1 - Sri Lanka

Published: January 05, 2009
Length: 53:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Edward Perera

This is my prototype Electric Garden Railway Loco. It is equipped with an Electronic Sound Generator using a Pixace. Hope to upload a better clip in the near future. http://www.emcacombine.page.tl.


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Published: March 29, 2015
Length: 46:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KumarasingheArachchige Gunapala


Sallena Hadin Ma Thaniyama - Easter Harmony - Bolawalana Parish Choir

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 46:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rokshan Panditharathne

"Hallelujah" Easter Program organized by Bolawalana Parish Choir on 31st of March 2013.Vocal coaching and choral conducted by Mr. Ashan Wimalasekara.


Annual Interhouse Sportsmeet 2015 St. Peter's Primary College Negombo Part 5

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 46:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KumarasingheArachchige Gunapala


Sportsmeet Interhouse 2015 St. Peter's Primary College Negombo Sri Lanka Part 4

Published: March 21, 2015
Length: 45:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KumarasingheArachchige Gunapala


Alain @ Negombo

Published: August 26, 2008
Length: 16:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Evan Perumal

Alain Flipin' on the waves.


11 GV Team Members from Australia Beat the Sri Lankan Heat to Volunteer

Published: March 01, 2014
Length: 33:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: habitatsl

GV Australia sent 11 members under the leadership of Jenny, to work on 8 houses in Negombo, West of Sri Lanka.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kurana

Kurana is a village in the city of Negombo, close to Katunayake in the island of Sri Lanka. It is on the Katunayake-Colombo road and a few miles from the Bandaranaike International Airport. People live in Kurana are belong to various kinds of nationalities and religions. Vernon Corea's father, Reverend Canon Ivan Corea was a curate at St. Phillips Church in Kurana, Katunayake at the time of his birth in 1927.

Located at 7.18333, 79.8667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Western Province, Sri Lanka

Bandaranaike International Airport

Bandaranaike International Airport (also known as Katunayake International Airport and Colombo International Airport) is one of the two international airports serving the city of Colombo, the other is Ratmalana International Airport. When Hambantota International Airport completes its construction work and Ratmalana Airport completes the ongoing renovations, they will join Bandaranaike International Airport for serving Sri Lanka with international flights.

Located at 7.18111, 79.8836 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Sri Lanka, Airports established in 1944, Gampaha District, Buildings and structures in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Airport and Aviation Services

Bandaranaike Airport attack

The Bandaranaike Airport attack was an assault by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on Bandaranaike International Airport, on July 24, 2001. The attack was one of the boldest the LTTE has mounted during its war with the Sri Lankan government, and had a profound impact on the country's military, economy, and airline industry.

Located at 7.18111, 79.8839 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Terrorist incidents in 2001, 2001 in Sri Lanka, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Terrorist incidents in Sri Lanka, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam attacks in Eelam War III, Terrorist attacks on airports, Conflicts in 2001, History of Sri Lanka

Maris Stella College

Maris Stella College in Negombo is one of the best and oldest Catholic Colleges in Sri Lanka, founded by the Marist Brothers in 1922.

Located at 7.21361, 79.8489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Private schools in Sri Lanka, Roman Catholic schools in Sri Lanka, Schools in Western Province, Sri Lanka, Schools in Negombo

Kammaltera

Kammaltera is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.

Located at 7.25, 79.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Central Province, Sri Lanka

Ave Maria Convent Branch School

Ave Maria Convent Branch School (AMC Branch) is a major catholic girls' school in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The school is administrated by the Dominican sisters of Malta. There are classes from Gr.1 to A/L classes. It is the Branch school of Ave Maria Convent, Negombo.

Located at 7.19989, 79.8629 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Articles created via the Article Wizard, Schools in Negombo

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